Despite the introduction of DVI and HDMI, the common VGA connection is still the primary connection for most computer monitors.

This triple-shielded cable is designed to handle analog VGA and extended VGA resolutions. It features gold-plated male DE-15 (aka HD-15 or DB-15) connectors on each end for smooth, corrosion-free connections. Additionally, it has a stereo audio line with 3.5mm (1/8") connectors at each end. Each 3.5mm lead has an additional 22 inches of length beyond the DE-15 connector, so you can connect it to your sound card and to the audio input of your TV or monitor.

Question: What's the difference between VGA and SVGA? Can I use one in place on the other.

Answer: VGA and SVGA are terms coined by IBM. They stand for Video Graphics Array and Super Video Graphics Array. They refer to a video RGBHV video signal format and each represent specific video resolutions. They have since become generic terms referring to the signal format without regard to the actual resolutions. With regard to cables, VGA refers to a standard gauge cable used for short distances while SVGA refers to thicker more heavy duty cables that can support higher resolutions and longer cable runs.

Question: Is VGA compatible with DVI?

Answer: VGA is compatible with DVI-I and DVI-A, both of which support analog signals and use the same RGBHV format as VGA. However, DVI-D handles digital signal only and would not be compatbile or adaptable to VGA.

Question: Is VGA compatible with Component.

Answer: No, while both are analog video signal, VGA is a RGBHV signal format while component is Y, Pr, Pb. They are not adapter with one another.

Question: Is this the same cable that is referred to as DB15, RGB, or PC Input in my manual?

Answer: Yes, VGA connectors are referred to by many names by different manufacturers, most of these being inacurrately used. However, if the connector on your device consists of 3 row of 5 offset pin holes (HD15 connector), then a VGA/SVGA cable would be the correct one to use.

Would be nice if the specifications included the diameter and minimum bend radius of the cable. Surely this cable could be made smaller. I can take any number of Dell vga cables, tape them together with a Sony audio cable, wrap electricians tape around the bundle a dozen times, and it would still be smaller than this pre-made cable. Convenient maybe, but hardly an improvement from a space point of view.

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Rating: (10 out of 10)

Reviewer: Anonymous from Huntsville, AL

12/6/2014 7:26:32 PM

Pros: Works perfectly!

Cons: None so far.

Bought this to connect my Dell laptop to my Vizio LCD TV. I have a beautiful picture at 1920x1080 with great sound. The cable came with plastic end caps which is great for when it is stored behind the television.

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Rating: (8 out of 10)

Reviewer: Anonymous from Long Beach, CA

5/30/2014 2:24:44 AM

Pros: has audio

i got this to eliminate the need to run both and audio and video cable to my wall mounted monitor. the video side worked great until recently now i have to mess with the cable to get proper color. i rarely move my pc and never move the monitor and there is no strain on the cable. also if im not using audio it makes an annoying buzzing sound (mute doesnt stop it). so now im back to using two separate cables. other than that its a good year of use for this cable.

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Rating: (7 out of 10)

Reviewer: Anonymous from Voorhees, NJ

4/20/2014 6:39:28 PM

Pros: Easy to useAudio cord was perfectly aligned

Cons: Couldn't find any

Worked as expected. Very good product

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Rating: (10 out of 10)

Reviewer: Anonymous from Louisville, KY

7/19/2013 1:23:04 PM

Great Product...even better price

Cable works perfectly. Arrived on time. Cost was great. I love doing business with monoprice.com

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